Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Onion & Chili Paste

   Chop 2 medium onions and 4-5 green chilies. Blend them into a smooth paste using a food processor or blender.

2. 2.Marinate Mutton

   In a large bowl, add 1 kg mutton, the freshly blended onion-chili paste, and 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste. Mix thoroughly to ensure the mutton is well coated and marinate.

3. 3.Set up Instant Pot for Sautéing

   Place the inner pot into your Nutricook Instant Pot (or any electric pressure cooker). Set the pot to 'Sauté' mode and adjust the timer to 15 minutes.

4. 4.Sauté Aromatics

   Once the pot is hot, add 1/2 cup of oil. Then, add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 small cinnamon stick, 2-3 green cardamom pods, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, and 1 black cardamom pod. Sauté for about 30 seconds until the spices are fragrant.

5. 5.Add Mutton and Tomato Paste

   Carefully add the marinated mutton to the pot. Stir well to combine with the aromatics. Next, add 1 cup of tomato paste.

6. 6.Add Powdered Spices

   Add 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste), 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon garam masala powder to the pot. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the mutton is evenly coated with the spices.

7. 7.Add Yogurt and Mix

   Stir in 3 tablespoons of yogurt into the mutton mixture. Mix again until well combined.

8. 8.Pressure Cook Mutton

   Close the lid of the instant pot, ensuring it is properly sealed. Set the pot to 'Pressure Cook' mode (or 'Meat' setting if available) for 10 minutes.

9. 9.Release Pressure

   Once the pressure cooking cycle is complete, carefully vent the steam out of the pressure cooker using the quick release method.

10. 10.Reduce Gravy

    Open the lid. If there is excess liquid, transfer the mutton masala to a separate pan (or continue on 'Sauté' mode in the instant pot). Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the excess water dries out and the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. The oil should start to separate from the masala.

11. 11.Serve

    Garnish with fresh green chilies (optional) and serve your Mutton Masala hot with naan, roti, or rice.